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Joe Zawinul
Stories of the Danube
Genres: International Music, Jazz, Special Interest, Pop, Classical

Track Listings (10) - Disc #1
1. Stories Of The Danube For Orchestra In Seven Movements: 1. The Beginning: In The Depths Of The Forest A Spring Wells Up; A River Is Born.
2. Stories Of The Danube For Orchestra In Seven Movements: 2. Mountain Waters: Waterfalls Of Melted Snow Cascade Into The Young River.
3. Stories Of The Danube For Orchestra In Seven Movements: 3. Empire: An Impression Of Life In The Reign Of Emperor Franz Joseph At The Turn Of The Century.
4. Stories Of The Danube For Orchestra In Seven Movements: 4. Intro -
5. Stories Of The Danube For Orchestra In Seven Movements: 5. Gypsy: History Of A Free People Without A Home.
6. Stories Of The Danube For Orchestra In Seven Movements: 6. Voice Of The Danube: On The Riverbed, An Imposing Rock Watches History Flowing By.
7. Stories Of The Danube For Orchestra In Seven Movements: 7. Unknown Soldier: A Stream Of Blood And Violence; The Second World War.
8. Stories Of The Danube For Orchestra In Seven Movements: 8. Intro -
9. Stories Of The Danube For Orchestra In Seven Movements: 9. Sultan: 900 Years Of Ottoman Empire -
10. Stories Of The Danube For Orchestra In Seven Movements: 10. Finale: The Nations Of The Danube Celebrate Peace.

CD Details

All Artists: Joe Zawinul
Title: Stories of the Danube
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Polygram Records
Original Release Date: 8/13/1996
Release Date: 8/13/1996
Genres: International Music, Jazz, Special Interest, Pop, Classical
Styles: Europe, Continental Europe, Jazz Fusion, Soul-Jazz & Boogaloo, Bebop
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 028945414324

CD Reviews

The Crowning Achievement in a Remarkable Career

Mr. Richard D. Coreno | Berea, Ohio USA | 04/18/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is the crowning achievement in the incredible career of one of the most influential jazz artists ever.

Recorded in November 1995 and February 1996 - and released in 1996 - Joe Zawinul composed and orchestrated the sweeping musical journey, which was commissioned by the Brucknerhaus, Linz, and initially performed at the 1993 Bruckner Festival.

Zawinul chronicles the history of Austria - with the river Danube driving the central theme - with Voice of the Danube, Unknown Soldier, Intoduction - Sultan and Finale flowing with the majesty and power of the river.

Featuring the Czech State Philharmonic Orchestra Brno - conducted by Casper Richter - and several soloists, Zawinul performs on keyboards on Gypsy and the musically ambitious Unknown Soldier. Finale is subtitled, The nations of the Danube celebrate peace....and Zawinul captures this long sojourn in an inspirational 63:23 of artistic genuius."